Forrest Gump vs The Fisher King
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.3/10 for The Fisher King). The Fisher King is the shorter watch at 2h 18m compared with 2h 22m. The Fisher King is the older of the two (1991 against 1994). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Fisher King| Forrest Gump | The Fisher King | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1991 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 18m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Terry Gilliam |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Jeff Bridges, Kathy Najimy, Amanda Plummer, Michael Jeter, David Hyde Pierce |
Synopsis
Forrest Gump
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
The Fisher King
Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.
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